EDPNA COMPREHENSIVE PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
●● You are representing your client at a hearing. A vocational expert
(VE) is present. The ALJ asks if the VE has reviewed Exhibit 15F, which
is a consultative psychological examination report, in which the
psychologist opines that your client is capable of performing simple,
repetitive, unskilled tasks that do not require ongoing contact with the
public or coworkers. The VE states that he has reviewed this report. The
ALJ asks if he agrees with the limitations that have been assessed, and
the VE says that he does agree with the limitations contained in that
report. Which statement is most accurate about the ALJ's questioning of
the VE?.
Answer: d. Improper, because the VE is offering his opinion about the
relationship of the limitations to the clinical signs and findings, thus
rendering an opinion on medical issues.
●● Mark Baum arrives at your office with a dismissal order dated three
weeks ago. The order states that his request for a hearing on his
Supplemental Security Income claim was not timely filed and the
claimant's reasons for missing the deadline did not constitute good cause
for late filing. He believes he did have good cause and asks you what he
should do next.
You would advise Mr. Baum to.
Answer: b. file a request for Appeals Council review of the Dismissal
Order pursuant to 20 CFR 416.1467.
,Ethics:
●● An ALJ authorizes a representative to charge and collect $2,000 for
his representational services for a claim for disability insurance benefits.
SSA directly pays the representative $2,000. Six months later, SSA
erroneously paid the representative an additional $2,000 based upon the
same claim. One year after issuing the erroneous payment, SSA sends a
letter to the representative informing him of the excess fee payment and
requesting a refund within 30 days.
What should the representative do?.
Answer: c. Refund the $2,000 excess payment to SSA within 30 days, as
requested.
●● Auxiliary Benefits.
Answer: When a disabled individual receives Social Security disability
insurance benefits, their spouse and/or minor children may also be
eligible to receive Social Security benefits. These benefits paid to the
spouse or minor child are called
can be paid to:
1. Children under 18
2. Spouse
3. Divorced spouse (if married 10 years)
4. Somebody under age 62 who has custody of children
, ●● Quarters of Coverage (QC).
Answer: Refers to each 3-month period of employment during which an
employee contributes to the retirement income program under the Social
Security Act of 1935.
- You have to have a min of 6 credits and max of 40.
●● Appeal deadline.
Answer: 60 days + 5 mailing days
●● Medicare Eligibility.
Answer: Disabled - 24 months (29 months total from onset)
●● Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350.
Answer: You have to be found disabled before age 22 and IF
1. a parent is deceased
2. Parent is on SS Retirement
3. Parent is on SSDI benefits
Must Be:
- Unmarried
- 18 or older
- Have a disability that started before age 22
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
●● You are representing your client at a hearing. A vocational expert
(VE) is present. The ALJ asks if the VE has reviewed Exhibit 15F, which
is a consultative psychological examination report, in which the
psychologist opines that your client is capable of performing simple,
repetitive, unskilled tasks that do not require ongoing contact with the
public or coworkers. The VE states that he has reviewed this report. The
ALJ asks if he agrees with the limitations that have been assessed, and
the VE says that he does agree with the limitations contained in that
report. Which statement is most accurate about the ALJ's questioning of
the VE?.
Answer: d. Improper, because the VE is offering his opinion about the
relationship of the limitations to the clinical signs and findings, thus
rendering an opinion on medical issues.
●● Mark Baum arrives at your office with a dismissal order dated three
weeks ago. The order states that his request for a hearing on his
Supplemental Security Income claim was not timely filed and the
claimant's reasons for missing the deadline did not constitute good cause
for late filing. He believes he did have good cause and asks you what he
should do next.
You would advise Mr. Baum to.
Answer: b. file a request for Appeals Council review of the Dismissal
Order pursuant to 20 CFR 416.1467.
,Ethics:
●● An ALJ authorizes a representative to charge and collect $2,000 for
his representational services for a claim for disability insurance benefits.
SSA directly pays the representative $2,000. Six months later, SSA
erroneously paid the representative an additional $2,000 based upon the
same claim. One year after issuing the erroneous payment, SSA sends a
letter to the representative informing him of the excess fee payment and
requesting a refund within 30 days.
What should the representative do?.
Answer: c. Refund the $2,000 excess payment to SSA within 30 days, as
requested.
●● Auxiliary Benefits.
Answer: When a disabled individual receives Social Security disability
insurance benefits, their spouse and/or minor children may also be
eligible to receive Social Security benefits. These benefits paid to the
spouse or minor child are called
can be paid to:
1. Children under 18
2. Spouse
3. Divorced spouse (if married 10 years)
4. Somebody under age 62 who has custody of children
, ●● Quarters of Coverage (QC).
Answer: Refers to each 3-month period of employment during which an
employee contributes to the retirement income program under the Social
Security Act of 1935.
- You have to have a min of 6 credits and max of 40.
●● Appeal deadline.
Answer: 60 days + 5 mailing days
●● Medicare Eligibility.
Answer: Disabled - 24 months (29 months total from onset)
●● Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350.
Answer: You have to be found disabled before age 22 and IF
1. a parent is deceased
2. Parent is on SS Retirement
3. Parent is on SSDI benefits
Must Be:
- Unmarried
- 18 or older
- Have a disability that started before age 22
